Title: Visit St James: Best of St James, London Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in St James](https://expedia.ca/St-James-London-Hotels.0-n6144903-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to London](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-London.d178279.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in London](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-London.d178279.Travel-Guide-Activities)[St James Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-St-James.d6144903.Car-Rental-Guide)[St James Vacations](https://expedia.ca/St-James.d6144903.Destination-Travel-Guides) # St James ## London ![Admiralty Arch which includes heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/302000/302453-Admiralty-Arch.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Admiralty Arch featuring heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/302000/302457-Admiralty-Arch.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Mall which includes night scenes, signage and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/100000/100678-London.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Admiralty Arch which includes heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/302000/302454-Admiralty-Arch.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Admiralty Arch featuring heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/302000/302458-Admiralty-Arch.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit St James Things to do Hotels Where to stay [London travel guide](https://expedia.ca/London.dx178279) #### Visit royal residences, acclaimed galleries and one of London’s poshest shops in this central area. Attend a show at historic theatres and hang out in a Royal Park. Ritzy St. James’s sits between lush parks and Trafalgar Square at the edge of London’s West End. Developed as a residential neighbourhood for British nobility in the 1600s, today it maintains an air of elite sophistication. Visit St. James’s to discover aristocratic and royal residences alongside century-old theatres, gourmet restaurants, high-end retailers and outstanding art exhibitions. Admire the Tudor-era St. James’s Palace, which is a London residence of the Royal Family. Clarence House is a home of the Prince of Wales and open in August for guided tours. See the lavish rooms of Spencer House, a townhouse built by an ancestor of Princess Diana. Grand Georgian mansions frame leafy St. James’s Square. Piccadilly street epitomizes the area’s refined retail. Browse for gourmet treats and luxury homeware and enjoy afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason. Find a chocolatier, milliner and other artisans at Princes Arcade and bespoke menswear on Jermyn Street. Piccadilly Market presents arts and crafts in the church courtyard of St. James’s Piccadilly. The galleries of St. James’s cater to a range of tastes. Peruse works by Scottish Colourists at Portland Gallery and contemporary masterpieces at White Cube Mason’s Yard. The Institute of Contemporary Arts is a combined cinema, gallery and theatre. Book tickets for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s *The Phantom of the Opera* at Her Majesty’s Theatre. The Theatre Royal Haymarket puts on plays and musicals for all ages. From British pub food to Italian, Scandinavian and West African flavours, St. James’s Market is an epicurean wonderland. The lush environment of St. James’s Park is ideal for picnics and enjoying London’s natural side. Spot waterbirds, watch a daily pelican feeding and stroll along crisscrossing pathways. On the park’s north side, The Mall connects Buckingham Palace with Trafalgar Square. This ceremonial avenue is the setting for parades such as The Changing of the Guard. St. James’s is served by the Green Park and Piccadilly Circus underground stations plus several public bus lines. Travel here in November for the star-studded Regent Street Christmas Lights Switch-On. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Her Majesty's Theatre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9070a3911d19d447090262bd6fced4a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Her Majesty's Theatre Enjoy a performance at Her Majesty's Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in London. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/Her-Majestys-Theatre-London.d6079003.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. James Palace](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/369f88052a51b86bcd76e60c19469576.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. James Palace St. James Palace is just one of the places to see in London, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/St-James-Palace-London-City-Centre.d501520.Vacation-Attraction) ![Jermyn Street](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cee1fc7011aae7bf4b85138be107a6cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jermyn Street During your trip to London, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Jermyn Street. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Jermyn-Street-London.d6199964.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. James's Square](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a02dc05b8098dc56f213278df85ccdf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. James's Square You can find out about the history of London with a trip to St. James's Square. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Jamess-Square-London.d507746.Vacation-Attraction) ![Admiralty Arch](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/302000/302452-Admiralty-Arch.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Admiralty Arch This grand structure marks the entrance to the Mall and was commissioned by King Edward VII as a memorial to his mother Queen Victoria. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Clarence-House-London.d553248621532492283.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![London Eye Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169631/706a0539-185d-4f0e-af44-c0d0134ae278.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### London Eye Entry Ticket CA $53 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/london-eye-entry-ticket.a169631.activity-details) ![Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169662/dea9cadd-d3ad-441f-af5f-1aff5ee9c6e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour CA $66 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-tower-of-london-tickets-with-yeoman-warder-beefeater-tour.a169662.activity-details) ![Tower Bridge Admission Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/330576/13e77de7-e37a-4483-b096-127be8df355c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tower Bridge Admission Tickets CA $24 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tower-bridge-admission-tickets.a330576.activity-details) ![Skip-the-Line London Eye Experience Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/966849/8495e6ae-4aee-4b49-909a-f54e0a131818.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket CA $94 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/fast-track-london-eye-entry-ticket.a966849.activity-details) ![Fully guided Paris Day Trip with Cruise & Eiffel Tower Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169558/fbf04540-3bbe-482f-8fdd-f053bace6c53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise CA $572 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/paris-day-trip-from-london-with-optional-eiffel-tower-lunch-seine-cruise.a169558.activity-details) ![Harry Potter Warner Bros. 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Hop around the city on the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning river views, and acclaimed art galleries. [](https://expedia.ca/London-London-City-Centre.dx6195474) ![Soho](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/219000/219437-Soho-Nei.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Soho Travelers to Soho praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Oxford Street and Soho Square. [](https://expedia.ca/London-Soho.dx6054504) ![Mayfair](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/166000/166683-Mayfair.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mayfair Mayfair is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Oxford Street and Bond Street. 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